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Chip Stocks Lost $2 Trillion in 8 Days, Testing Investor Faith in the AI Boom

UBS: Data center construction to accelerate again in 2027, with Caterpillar (CAT.US), Cummins (CMI.US), and Quanta Services (PWR.US) set to benefit from the "AI infrastructure boom"

UBS expects that despite ongoing supply chain constraints, data center developers are continuing to expand capacity. Demand for AI infrastructure will accelerate growth by 2027, creating opportunities for industrial equipment manufacturers and engineering companies.

CATERPILLAR INC <CAT.N>: BOFA GLOBAL RESEARCH CUTS PRICE OBJECTIVE TO $850.00 FROM $989.00

AI Capital Flow Chart: Nvidia Takes 690 Billion, Remaining 499 Companies Share 340 Billion

Morgan Stanley has released its first comprehensive overview of AI capital expenditure: In 2027, among $1.58 trillion in spending by hyperscale cloud service providers, Nvidia alone will take 67%, while the remaining 499 S&P component companies will collectively receive only $339 billion. A more hidden risk lies in over $1.1 trillion of "off-balance-sheet leases," which are essentially disguised debt. 2027 is predicted to have the largest free cash flow shortfall, and the risks of both volume and price declines are being severely underestimated by the market.

How Quantitative Models Weathered This Week's Drop in US Stocks

Will Coreweave Trigger a Blowup in the US Junk Bond Market? Is Oracle Next?

CoreWeave's bond yields have surged to 16%, with the five-year CDS implying a default probability of 63%, a level comparable to that before the Lehman bankruptcy. This poses a direct threat to the $14.1 billion in data center junk bonds backed by its rental income. According to Deutsche Bank, an even greater risk lies with Oracle—whose BBB rating is at the lower end of investment grade and whose CDS surged 36 basis points in two days. If downgraded, it would trigger forced institutional sell-offs, allowing the crisis to spread from junk bonds to the core of the investment-grade market.

Oppenheimer lowers Caterpillar’s target price to $1,009

Caterpillar to Invest Up to $10 Million in North Carolina Workforce Training

BUZZ - Caterpillar's stock price falls after an AI-driven rally

Caterpillar Names Derrick York Resource Industries Group President, Succeeding Denise Johnson

Caterpillar Announces Third-Quarter Results Release

"Bullish" Burry Issues Another Warning for US Stocks: If the "Magnificent Seven" Join the Drop and Bond Yields Fall, Wall Street May Face a "Bloody October"

Burry warns that the painful trading in the market may continue. He proposes a bearish "Red October" scenario: if the "Magnificent Seven" U.S. tech stocks follow semiconductor stocks in a decline, and bond yields simultaneously fall, his conviction in this scenario will become even stronger.

Caterpillar (CAT.US) has pulled back nearly 30% from its all-time high as high oil prices and the decline of the AI rally put pressure on industrial stocks.

Caterpillar's stock price is heading toward a decline of more than 30% from its historical peak. The combination of high crude oil prices, rising US Treasury yields, and the cooling of AI trading logic continues to put pressure on the entire industrial sector.

Caterpillar (CAT.US) has retreated nearly 30% from its all-time high as high oil prices and the cooling of the AI sector put pressure on industrial stocks.

CATERPILLAR INC. <CAT.N>: OPPENHEIMER CUTS TARGET PRICE TO $1009 FROM $1118

CATERPILLAR INC <CAT.N>: CITIGROUP CUTS TARGET PRICE TO $950 FROM $1100

Stock Market Falls After Hitting Record Highs. What Changed Overnight?

Caterpillar Inc. Stock Falls 5.7%, Underperforms Peers

This article was automatically generated by Dow Jones using technology from Automated Insights. Shares of Caterpillar Inc. slid 5.7% to $813.83 on what proved to be an all-around dismal trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index falling 0.2% to 7,801.77 and Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 0.7% to 51,179.87. The stock's fall snapped a four-day winning streak. Caterpillar Inc. closed 24.2% below its 52-week high of $1,073.46, which the company achieved on June 30th. The stock underperformed when compared to some of its peers, as Deere & Co. fell 3.8% to $656.87, Toro Co. fell 2.5% to $96.42. Trading volume totaled 3.3 million, compared to the 50-day average of 2.6 million. Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet (END) Dow Jones Newswires October 07, 2026 16:32 ET (20:32 GMT)

BUZZ - U.S. regulators’ investigation sparks concerns over regulatory scrutiny, agricultural equipment manufacturers’ stock prices decline

October 7 — Concern over increased scrutiny by US regulators on dealer networks and repair practices led to a decline in agricultural machinery manufacturers' stock prices. The Federal Trade Commission and the US Department of Agriculture are seeking public comments on whether agricultural equipment manufacturers and dealers are engaging in anti-competitive practices or restricting repair channels. The probe also focuses on limitations in dealer networks and industry consolidation, areas that could prompt wider regulatory examination of the agricultural equipment sector. Caterpillar (CAT.N) shares fell 6% to $811.44, making it one of the biggest decliners in the S&P 500 index. By midday trading, CNH Industrial CNH.N was down 6% to $12.47, Deere & Company DE.N fell 3.5% to $658.90, and AGCO AGCO.N dropped 6.3% to $108.91. Including these daily changes, the S&P 1500 Agricultural & Farm Machinery Index .SPCOMAGFM has risen 42.6% so far this year. (For the convenience of non-English speakers, Reuters has automated translations of its reports into several other languages. Due to the possibility of inaccuracies or a lack of full context, Reuters does not guarantee the accuracy of the automated translations and provides them only for reader convenience. Reuters accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss arising from the use of automated translation features.)

Caterpillar Leads Dow Slide in Steepest Drop Since July -- WSJ

By Bob Tita Caterpillar's shares are leading the Dow Jones index's retreat with a nearly 6% decline, putting the construction- and mining-equipment maker on course for its biggest drop since the end of July. Caterpillar is the worst-performing stock in the index today. The shares are off about 24% since closing at an all-time high of $1,065 on June 30, but they are still up nearly 42% since the start of the year. Sales of Caterpillar's generators have been booming on demand from data-center developers that are using generators for backup power or as primary sources of electricity for power-hungry computer servers. Caterpillar rivals Deere and CNH Industrial, which also make farm tractors and harvesters, are trading lower as well after the Federal Trade Commission and the Agriculture Department disclosed that they were investigating farm-equipment manufacturing and distribution for potential anticompetitive conduct. This item is part of a Wall Street Journal live coverage event. The full stream can be found by searching P/WSJL (WSJ Live Coverage). (END) Dow Jones Newswires October 07, 2026 14:32 ET (18:32 GMT)

Caterpillar, Agriculture Machinery Stocks Fall on FTC, USDA Equipment Inquiry

11:41 AM EDT, 10/07/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Caterpillar (CAT) shares and other agricultural machinery stocks fell in Wednesday trading after the Federal Trade Commission and the US Department of Agriculture opened a joint inquiry into the agricultural equipment market, including potential anticompetitive practices. The inquiry aims to address growing complaints from farmers about barriers to buying agricultural equipment and accessing parts and services, the agencies said Wednesday in a statement. The regulators are asking farmers, independent repair providers, and current or former employees of equipment manufacturers and dealers to comment on issues. Caterpillar shares fell 6.2%, CNH Industrial (CNH) dropped 5.9%, and AGCO (AGCO) declined 6%. Price: 810.13, Change: -53.31, Percent Change: -6.17

US Stock Alert: Caterpillar tanked on October 7 due to target price downgrade, AI concerns, and valuation correction

Insight Guru: Caterpillar premium valuation reflects faster sales growth than peers

Insight Guru flagged Caterpillar’s 36.0x trailing P/E as elevated versus most heavy equipment peers, following a 74.4% 12-month rally. Analysis tied the premium to faster growth: trailing sales up 18.4% versus Deere’s 8.0%, with operating margins near 17.5%. Q2 2026 sales rose 24% to $20.5 billion, with strength across segments; Construction Industries up 35%. Power & Energy dealer retail sales climbed 33%, led by a 72% jump in power generation equipment tied to data center demand. Backlog reached $72 billion, up 92% year-on-year; forecast calls for mid-to-high teens 2026 sales growth, with tariff costs seen at $2.2 billion. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Insight Guru Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 06, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.

Industrial Companies Likely to Lift 2026 Guidance Despite Some Investor Concerns, Truist Says

01:02 PM EDT, 10/05/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Industrial companies are expected to raise their full-year financial guidance despite certain investor concerns as demand remains strong and broad-based, Truist Securities said Monday. A recent selloff in industrial stocks, which was driven by concerns over the durability of the power, data center and artificial intelligence-related spending, has created a constructive setup ahead of the upcoming quarterly results. Conversations with suppliers have indicated robust and broad-based demand, according to the brokerage. "Pressure from higher interest rates, and from elevated diesel and other input costs add to the near-term debate," Truist analyst Jamie Cook said in a note to clients. "While these are legitimate risks, we expect commentary to remain broadly constructive and full-year 2026 estimates to move higher." In the machinery space, Truist views Caterpillar (CAT) as still "one of the most debated names" in terms of the pace and size of earnings and backlog growth, it said. "Power demand continues to exceed expectations, with (Caterpillar) evaluating facility repurposing to expand backup-power capacity, suggesting demand continues to exceed expectations and strength in orders and backlog," Cook wrote. It is time to buy into farm equipment stocks, as investors are now focused on how strong the group's recovery will be, according to the note. While brokerage sees Deere (DE), in particular, to be "the most debated name on valuation," it said "current earnings are still below trough and operating leverage remains under-appreciated." Truist sees a positive setup for the multi-industry group, citing "nine consecutive months of expansionary (purchasing managers' indexes) and a strengthening relationship between robust orders and organic growth, which has lagged but should now accelerate and support positive incremental margins." Parker Hannifin (PH) and Ametek (AME) are "the highest-quality multi-industry names" as both companies "used their balance sheet flexibility to pursue

Truist Cuts Price Target on Caterpillar to $1,100 From $1,225, Keeps Buy Rating

07:24 AM EDT, 10/05/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Caterpillar (CAT) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $986, according to analysts polled by FactSet. (MT Newswires covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www.mtnewswires.com/contact-us)

CATERPILLAR INC <CAT.N>: TRUIST SECURITIES CUTS TARGET PRICE TO $1100 FROM $1225

CATERPILLAR INC : TRUIST SECURITIES CUTS TARGET PRICE TO $1100 FROM $1225

Caterpillar to Invest $1 Billion in Expanding Cat Compact Manufacturing Capacity in North Carolina

--Caterpillar to Invest $1 Billion in Expanding Cat Compact Manufacturing Capacity in North Carolina

Caterpillar plans USD 1 billion North Carolina investment to expand compact equipment capacity

Caterpillar to Acquire John Fabick Tractor